Synthesis of chiral polyvinylpyrrolidinone (CSPVP) compounds, complexes of CSPVP with a core species, such as a bimetallic nanocluster catalyst, and selective C—H bond oxidation reactions utilizing such complexes are disclosed. These reaction products can be used as reagents in the synthesis of complex organic molecules, such as bioactive products, and C—H bond oxidation of complex molecules including various drugs and natural products.